Sharing of system files to sync two computers

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I have two computers, a desktop (XP pro) and a laptop (XP Home). Using MS
Synctoy I sync certain files every night between the two, except the MS
Outlook .pst files. Because my Outlook data files are in the
Windows\application data directory and thus are not sharable by system
default, I have to use a two-step process of copying the Pro .pst to my
Home desktop and then copying the .pst to the Home Outlook data file
location.

Is there a better (that is, one-step) way to do this? Ideally, I believe,
I should be able to sync (in this case overwrite Home) the two .pst files
directly but since system files are not sharable, how does one make them so?

Appreciate any help anyone can provide.
 
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John Brainerd said:
I have two computers, a desktop (XP pro) and a laptop (XP Home). Using MS
Synctoy I sync certain files every night between the two,
except the MS Outlook .pst files. Because my Outlook data files are
in the Windows\application data directory
Click to expand...

Actually, by default they're in c:\documents and settings\username\local
settings\application data\microsoft\outlook.


and thus are not sharable
Click to expand...

Well, I don't like using the default location for that stuff anyway. With
Outlook *completely* closed (make sure outlook.exe isn't running in the
background), you can move your PST files wherever you like on this computer.

Because I also change My Documents to point at c:\data, I would put it in
c:\data\Outlook. But it's up to you. When you open Outlook and it complains
it can't find the file, you can direct it to the new location. Close and
re-open Outlook.
by system default, I have to use a two-step process of copying the
Pro .pst to my Home desktop and then copying the .pst to the Home
Outlook data file location.

Is there a better (that is, one-step) way to do this? Ideally, I
believe, I should be able to sync (in this case overwrite Home) the
two .pst files directly but since system files are not sharable, how
does one make them so?
Appreciate any help anyone can provide.
Click to expand...


I don't use synctoy, I either use a batch file & robocopy, or I use
SecondCopy at www.centered.com. But you ought to be able to simplify this.
 
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Jasy said:
Hi guys.....

There is an easier way to share Ms Outlook data.... I am using ShareO
software.... It shares Ms Outlook folders between computers. It is
very easy progam. I suggest to try it at:
http://shareo.4team.biz/?pcode=6083101948f43tk
Click to expand...

What is your affiliation with this company? If you're going to recommend
software, and you aren't a familiar face in any group, you had best provide
that information or people will dismiss you as a spammer.
Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] rase:
In

Actually, by default they're in c:\documents and
settings\username\local settings\application data\microsoft\outlook.




Well, I don't like using the default location for that stuff anyway.
With Outlook *completely* closed (make sure outlook.exe isn't
running in the background), you can move your PST files wherever you
like on this computer.

Because I also change My Documents to point at c:\data, I would put
it in c:\data\Outlook. But it's up to you. When you open Outlook and
it complains it can't find the file, you can direct it to the new
location. Close and re-open Outlook.



I don't use synctoy, I either use a batch file & robocopy, or I use
SecondCopy at www.centered.com. But you ought to be able to simplify
this.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Sorry... but no affiliation with this company. Just had really hard
time to search for the appropriate software and wanted to make the life
easier for the people who searches for this kind od solution...

however I'm not recommending this software, you only can make a glance
to it and deside to try it or not. It is up to you. ;))) Altgough this
software suits to me..... Check it by yourself:
http://shareo.4team.biz/?pcode=6083101948f43tk

Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] raše:
In
Jasy said:
Hi guys.....

There is an easier way to share Ms Outlook data.... I am using ShareO
software.... It shares Ms Outlook folders between computers. It is
very easy progam. I suggest to try it at:
http://shareo.4team.biz/?pcode=6083101948f43tk
Click to expand...

What is your affiliation with this company? If you're going to recommend
software, and you aren't a familiar face in any group, you had best provide
that information or people will dismiss you as a spammer.
Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] rase:
In John Brainerd <[email protected]> typed:
I have two computers, a desktop (XP pro) and a laptop (XP Home).
Using MS Synctoy I sync certain files every night between the two,
except the MS Outlook .pst files. Because my Outlook data files are
in the Windows\application data directory

Actually, by default they're in c:\documents and
settings\username\local settings\application data\microsoft\outlook.



and thus are not sharable

Well, I don't like using the default location for that stuff anyway.
With Outlook *completely* closed (make sure outlook.exe isn't
running in the background), you can move your PST files wherever you
like on this computer.

Because I also change My Documents to point at c:\data, I would put
it in c:\data\Outlook. But it's up to you. When you open Outlook and
it complains it can't find the file, you can direct it to the new
location. Close and re-open Outlook.

by system default, I have to use a two-step process of copying the
Pro .pst to my Home desktop and then copying the .pst to the Home
Outlook data file location.

Is there a better (that is, one-step) way to do this? Ideally, I
believe, I should be able to sync (in this case overwrite Home) the
two .pst files directly but since system files are not sharable, how
does one make them so?
Appreciate any help anyone can provide.


I don't use synctoy, I either use a batch file & robocopy, or I use
SecondCopy at www.centered.com. But you ought to be able to simplify
this.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
In
Jasy said:
Sorry... but no affiliation with this company. Just had really hard
time to search for the appropriate software and wanted to make the
life easier for the people who searches for this kind od solution...

however I'm not recommending this software, you only can make a glance
to it and deside to try it or not. It is up to you. ;))) Altgough this
software suits to me..... Check it by yourself:
http://shareo.4team.biz/?pcode=6083101948f43tk
Click to expand...

That's fine - it's just good to remember that if you're going to recommend a
product, you ought to mention whether you work for the company or not, as a
lot of people get cranky about spammers in usenet. No offense was intended
:)
Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] rase:
In
Jasy said:
Hi guys.....

There is an easier way to share Ms Outlook data.... I am using
ShareO software.... It shares Ms Outlook folders between computers.
It is very easy progam. I suggest to try it at:
http://shareo.4team.biz/?pcode=6083101948f43tk
Click to expand...

What is your affiliation with this company? If you're going to
recommend software, and you aren't a familiar face in any group, you
had best provide that information or people will dismiss you as a
spammer.
Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] rase:
In John Brainerd <[email protected]> typed:
I have two computers, a desktop (XP pro) and a laptop (XP Home).
Using MS Synctoy I sync certain files every night between the two,
except the MS Outlook .pst files. Because my Outlook data files
are in the Windows\application data directory

Actually, by default they're in c:\documents and
settings\username\local settings\application
data\microsoft\outlook.



and thus are not sharable

Well, I don't like using the default location for that stuff
anyway. With Outlook *completely* closed (make sure outlook.exe
isn't running in the background), you can move your PST files
wherever you like on this computer.

Because I also change My Documents to point at c:\data, I would put
it in c:\data\Outlook. But it's up to you. When you open Outlook
and it complains it can't find the file, you can direct it to the
new location. Close and re-open Outlook.

by system default, I have to use a two-step process of copying
the Pro .pst to my Home desktop and then copying the .pst to the
Home Outlook data file location.

Is there a better (that is, one-step) way to do this? Ideally, I
believe, I should be able to sync (in this case overwrite Home)
the two .pst files directly but since system files are not
sharable, how does one make them so?
Appreciate any help anyone can provide.


I don't use synctoy, I either use a batch file & robocopy, or I use
SecondCopy at www.centered.com. But you ought to be able to
simplify this.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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